11 Great Gifts for Golden Girls Fans

Right up there with Friends, Cheers, and Seinfeld is a show that only gets better with time: The Golden Girls. The show, which ran from 1985 to 1992 and saw seven award-winning seasons, proved that women in their “golden years” were a far cry from doddering grandmas—instead, they lead fun, rich, and meaningful lives. Help the Golden Girls fan in your life celebrate their favorite ladies with a gift that says, “Thank you for being a friend.” Whether they want to spruce up their home with themed décor, get game night-ready, or recreate some of the ladies’ favorite meals, these gifts will let them have their cheesecake and eat it too … while watching their favorite episodes, of course.

1. Ankle Socks (Set of Five); $21

Fans can bring their favorite crew on the go with these festive socks. Featuring bobblehead designs of each of the Golden Girls, these stockings embody the optimism of Rose, the wit of Dorothy, the style of Blanche, and the wisdom of Sophia. There’s also a pair that celebrates the show’s Miami setting, because let’s face it: The Golden Girls without Florida is like Friends without New York City.

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2. The Golden Girls Cookbook; $16

Although no one can whip up an Italian dinner as delicious as Sophia’s, this cookbook will let Golden Girls enthusiasts recreate some of her most famous dishes (and, of course, an array of cheesecakes). The Golden Girls Cookbook includes recipes inspired by the show and its characters along with behind-the-scenes trivia and photos, making cooking just as fun as watching a favorite episode.

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3. Shot Glasses (set of four); $25

It’s always a party with the Golden Girls … but these shot glasses will bring the fun to the next level! Each glass is printed with a drinking game prompt on the back, so a night in can quickly become as spicy as one of Dorothy’s notorious comebacks. If shots aren’t exactly your friend’s speed, wine glasses are a great way to add some Sicilian class to any glassware set.

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4. Funko Pop! Collector's Set; $27

Golden Girls aficionados can celebrate the fandom with this adorable collector’s set of Funko Pops. The set includes figurines of all four of the Girls in one of their most iconic outfits. The perfect addition to any desk or nightstand, these Funko Pops will bring some Miami flair to any home.

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5. Golden Girls Rushmore Chia Pet Decorative Planter; $60

Honor the big hair of 1985 with Chia Pet’s Golden Girls planter. Spoofing on Mount Rushmore—which would be a lot more fun if it displayed the First Ladies of Miami—this officially licensed planter comes with multiple seed packets for keeping the Chia Pet thriving all year long. Just spread the seeds, add water, and boom! You’ll have a gift that will last longer than any chocolate cheesecake.

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6. Trivial Pursuit Board Game; $19

This Golden Girls edition of Trivial Pursuit is a great way for fans to test their knowledge about their favorite sitcom. Featuring categories like “The Ladies,” “Men of the Night,” and “Who Said It?,” the game includes 600 questions that will keep even the biggest Golden Girls devotees on their toes. To make sure that game night goes off without a hitch, include these themed versions of Clue and Monopoly, too.

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7. I Heart Miami 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle; $25

The Girls were always up for a challenge, and this 1000-piece puzzle is a tribute to their can-do spirit. Featuring an elegant family portrait of the ladies and a friend (an appropriately-themed Florida gator), the puzzle is an excellent way to take a break between episode binges. Once it’s finished, a frame can be added to instantly turn it into a piece of art.

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8. Andy Warhol-Inspired Fleece Blanket; $35

Fleece blankets are always a great accent piece, but this Andy Warhol-esque throw just might take the cake. The colorful pop print, which is large enough to top a bed, pays homage to the bright colors of the ‘80s and, of course, to comedy’s finest girl group. It’s machine-washable, so it can keep viewers toasty for all seven seasons of The Golden Girls and then some.

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9. Golden Girls shower curtain; $25

You can even bring your love of Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Dorothy into the shower with you with this 70-inch-by-70-inch polyester curtain featuring the main cast and an elegant “Stay Golden” message emblazoned down the side of it.

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10. I Will Not Have A Nice Day Mug; $15

All of the Golden Girls had great quips, but no one could quite match the dry wit of Dorothy. Help the Golden Girls addict in your life celebrate her with this sassy mug. The coffee cup features a smirking Dorothy on one side, with the trademark gold and pink Golden Girls logo on the other. It’s 20-ounces, ensuring that anyone who needs an extra caffeine boost can get a bonus helping of Dorothy energy.

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11. Godmother shirt; $22

As the matriarch of the ladies in Miami, Sophia gets the Don treatment she so richly deserves on this shirt that’s modeled on Vito Corleone’s look from Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather. So swap the cannoli for some cheesecake and flaunt a pop culture mashup you never knew you needed.

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